• Inclement Weather Information

    We understand that the decision to close or delay school due to inclement weather has a significant impact on families. Our top priority is the safety of our students’ and staff. After careful consideration of all relevant factors including: discussions with Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, district contracted bussing service, FLOW District constituents, Oakland Chief of Police, and Oakland DPW, road conditions at that time, weather forecasts, custodial staff regarding status of safety of school grounds, the decision to close or delay school is made by the Superintendent of Schools in full partnership with all of these individuals.  Your understanding and support is appreciated.

     

    Oakland K-8 Public Schools works closely with our Regional High School to align school closures during inclement weather days.  There may be occasions where the High School and or the Pre-K -8 may have different situations where either school will need follow an adjusted schedule due to different circumstances at the respective district. (i.e power outages, Pipes bursting, flooding, transportation issues, etc.)

     

    It is always our goal to provide families with as much advanced notice as possible however there are occasions when a decision cannot be made until early morning hours as we rely on our local weather forecasters for key information.

     

    Keeping you informed is always a priority. In case of inclement weather or a mechanical breakdown, schools may have a delayed opening, need to close or have an early dismissal.  Oakland School District’s web site will post inclement weather announcements. Text, Email & Voice messages are sent out through our emergency notification phone system, “Reverse 911”. Parents are responsible for indicating how they want to receive notifications in the Parent Portal through Realtime.

     

    If serious weather conditions develop, we may need to close school early.  Please be sure your child’s school has an emergency number that we can use if school is closed early. 

     

    We encourage parents/guardians to have an emergency back-up plan or identify an individual who will serve as an emergency contact should school and/or after-school programs be cancelled.

    Your decision whether your child should remain at home will always be accepted by our school officials on inclement weather days.  Please contact your building principal with any questions.

     

    Guidelines for Delayed Opening Days

     

    • Valley Middle School will OPEN at 9:50 AM
    • Elementary Schools will OPEN at 10:30 AM
    • Morning Preschool is cancelled
    • Afternoon Preschool classes will begin at 12:40 PM and end at the regular dismissal time of 3:00 PM
    • T.O.P.S. Preschool classes will begin at 10:20 AM and end at the regular dismissal time of 3:00 PM 

     

     

    Busing Information

    *Please allow extra time for pick and drop offs*

     

    Middle school buses will pick up students approximately two (2) hours later than the regular schedule;

     

    Kindergarten–Grade 5 buses will be pick up students approximately one- and one-half (1 ½) hours later than regular school days.

     

    Emergency Delayed Opening/Early Dismissal School Schedules

     

    T.O.P.S Early Childhood Learning Preschool

    Delayed Opening Hours:        AM Preschool Cancelled

    12:40pm-3:10: PM Preschool attends

    10:20am-3:10: T.O.P.S. Preschool

     

    Minimum Day/ Early Dismissal Hours:                     

    8:50am-11:10am: AM Preschool attends

    PM Preschool Cancelled

    8:50am-12:50pm: T.O.P.S. Preschool

     

    Elementary Schools Schedule

     

    Delayed Opening Hours:        10:20am: First Bell – School Doors Open

    10:30am: Instruction Begins

    3:10pm: Dismissal

     

    Minimum Day/ Early Dismissal Hours:                     

    8:50am: First Bell – School Doors Open

    9:00am: Instruction Begins

    1:00pm: Dismissal

     

    Valley Middle School Schedule

     

    VMS Delayed Opening Hours:           9:55am: Report to Period 1

    2:30pm: Dismissal

    Bus Riders are dismissed earlier to a lot additional time for buses to get to elementary schools for tiered routes.

     

    VMS Minimum/Early Dismissal Day Hours:             

    7:53am: Students May Enter the Building

    8:00am: Report to Period 1

    12:28pm: Dismissal

    Bus Riders are dismissed earlier to a lot additional time for buses to get to elementary schools for tiered routes.

     

    Students in Grades K-8 will have their regular schedule of classes on delayed opening and Early Dismissal days; however, the amount of time for each period will be shortened. Lunch will not be served on Early Dismissal/Minimum Days.

      

     

    YMCA Before and After Care Guidelines

    (Please refer to YMCA Parent Handbook)

    • When Oakland Public Schools has a delayed opening - YMCA Before Care is cancelled.
    • When Oakland Public Schools has a weather-related early Dismissal - YMCA After Care is cancelled.
    • When Oakland Public Schools are closed, YMCA before- and after-care will also be closed.
    • When Oakland Public Schools after school activities are cancelled, YMCA Aftercare is cancelled.

     

    Please visit our web site at www. oaklandschoolsnj.org.